How far is Kenner, LA from French Settlement, LA?
The driving distance from Kenner, LA to French Settlement, LA is about 53.2 miles (85.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.1 miles (63 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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City in Louisiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kenner and French Settlement.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kenner and French Settlement.
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Start on 21st Street
12 m · 6 sec · 21st Street
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Turn right onto Williams Boulevard
574 ft · 12 sec · Williams Boulevard
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Continue on Williams Boulevard
1.2 mi · 3 min · Williams Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 West: Baton Rouge
2162 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
35.5 mi · 41 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 61 North: Sorrento
3189 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Airline Highway
3.7 mi · 5 min · Airline Highway
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Turn right onto Main Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue straight
6.4 mi · 10 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward LA 16
34 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto LA 16
3 mi · 5 min
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Turn right
3 m · 1 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kenner and French Settlement.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 10 West
Merge slight left
35.5 mi · 00h 41m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Kenner and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near French Settlement.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kenner to French Settlement?
The road trip is about 53.2 miles (85.6 km) and usually takes 01h 08m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Garyville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.6 miles from Kenner and 26.6 miles from French Settlement.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.1 miles (63 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.12 one way or $14.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Kenner and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near French Settlement.
Stop Ideas Near Garyville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Garyville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kenner and French Settlement. Straight-line distance: 39.15 mi (63.01 km).
#1 Kenner
The most populous city in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana.
| Population | 66,288 |
| Coordinates | 29.9940900, -90.2417400 |
| Altitude | 0 |
| Country | United States |
#2 French Settlement
City in Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 1,227 |
| Coordinates | 30.2959900, -90.7963000 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: French Settlement (-90.7963, 30.29599)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 86 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $7.12 | $14.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $8.01 | $16.01 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $8.70 | $17.39 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $10.18 | $20.36 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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